Training Specialist Senior

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in a technical training environment.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

Licensing for specific disciplines may be required.

Notes to Applicants

There are two available Training Specialist Senior positions, both of which will be assigned to the Academy’s Curriculum and Instruction Team:

1. Training Specialist Senior (Curriculum & Instructor Development Team) will be highly engaged in the curriculum research, development, and review process and in providing instructor development to ensure high-quality instruction and that division goals and academy long-term processes are sustained.

2. Training Specialist Senior ( LMS Administration & eLearning Team) will apply adult learning principles to design and develop innovative, effective eLearning modules and will support administration of the department’s Learning Management System, ACADIS .

Specific placement of the selected candidates will be based upon experience and education to meet business needs.

Training Specialist Senior positions also provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to our Training Specialists.

For applicants selected to interview, a required short, timed presentation must be prepared.

For applicants selected to interview, a required short, timed presentation must be prepared.



City of Austin Application:

• A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

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EEO /AA statement:

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule flexibility may be required based upon business needs.
Telework opportunities are available.

Job Close Date 07/01/2024 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4800 Shaw Lane Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and delivering training programs.
• Experience creating eLearning modules using Adobe Captivate or similar software.
• Experience with law enforcement training requirements and/or compliance regulations.
• Experience working within a municipality or in the public safety sector.
• Experience with learning management systems such as ACADIS , LMS365, or Workday Learning.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite and SharePoint administration.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Designs and performs needs assessments to analyze and identify short-term and long-term organizational training needs. Surveys various training techniques, materials, and commercial offerings to select the most appropriate process for the delivery of training. Researches commercial training offerings and determines feasibility of use. Develops written training materials, visual aids, and reference materials, including course curriculums. Develops and administers assessments of staff skills for use in developing training strategies and curriculum, and effectiveness of delivery. Delivers targeted, audience-appropriate instructor-led training sessions. Coordinates student and facility schedules for delivery of training, and maintains and prepares appropriate records of participation. Performs preproduction, production, and postproduction work on computer- and video-training materials that use computer and streaming audio-visual technologies for on-demand use. Analyzes laws, codes, and policies, and consults with subject matter experts to design and develop curriculum related to trainees’ needs. Conducts research or surveys to determine the effectiveness of training provided.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of instructional systems design methods.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to facilitate and deliver training.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Training Specialist Senior requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in a technical training environment. Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have training others either professionally and/or in a volunteer capacity?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

* Describe your experience in developing educational programs and conducting training sessions. This may include “in-person” training, webinars, or computer-based training programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience creating eLearning modules using Adobe Captivate or similar software.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your familiarity with law enforcement training requirements and compliance regulations.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using or managing databases or Learning Management Systems (LMS), including the number of years’ experience you have in this qualification. If you do not have this experience, list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience working for a government agency, municipality or other public sector organization?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

Optional & Required Documents

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